The American government lost 103.6 million euros to pay plane travelling.

High officials of the American federal government wasted 103.6 million euros tax money in a year time, on tickets in business class or first class. Those tickets are frequently five times more expensive than those from economy class, this is mentioned in the report. Medical reasons, travelling to the foreign country (more than six hours) and a lack to available chairs in economy class are the only reasons why an officials can sit in business or first class. A delegate of the ministry of agriculture, who travelled 25 times in first class during that year, wasted on its own 115,000 euros to tax money.

If I was a high official of America and I had the possibility to travel in first class, I would also do it. who would not do this if he can? On the other hand, America does already have so many difficulties with money, economy, mortgage loans, etc. and than you hear that they use money for such a things. Perhaps, It is just a small amount in compare with the rest, but I am convinced that every small amount can help.

Benjamin Benoit

http://www.demorgen.be/dm/nl/nieuws/buitenland/604281